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Celebrations & Weddings Guide for New England

Plan your special once-in-a-lifetime ceremony!

When choosing a wedding venue the first step is the couple’s taste. Will this be a traditional, formal gathering at a Maine or Connecticut waterfront resort? A casual party at a converted barn or public gardens in Vermont or New Hampshire? Wedding vows on a yacht off the Massachusetts coast or in a hot air balloon above the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island? New England’s resorts, hotels, inns and other wedding venues are ready with the wedding planning expertise.

New England venues for weddings and celebrations - including glorious destination weddings - can help you plan every detail:

Rehearsal and Reception location & details ;
Preparing your wedding budget ;
Lodgings for your guests ;
Dining menus & style for your reception (buffet-style or sit-down dining) ;
The perfect location for your wedding - whether it's on the edge of the ocean, in a garden or a chapel ;
All the many other wedding details - music, food, wine & spirits, flowers, photography, and on and on ;
They can find you a justice of the peace, or for a quiet elopement just help with the wedding license.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

When you’re ready to celebrate, turn to this picturesque resort on the R.I. coast

If it’s time to celebrate, it’s time to book your event at the Ocean House, a year-round inn with uncompromising service, a breathtakingly beautiful beachfront location and world-class amenities. Five-star cuisine and 10,000 square feet of flexible function space, including a ballroom for up to 250 people, make the inn ideal for everything from weddings and major anniversary celebrations to reunions, showers, rehearsal dinners and other social gatherings. An experienced staff takes pride in creating memorable events that are based on your ideas and visions. Turn your big day into a big weekend, as the inn’s suites and cottages offer luxurious accommodations for large and small groups, and activities include swimming off the private beach, a full-service spa, croquet lawn and indoor lap pool. Ocean House was recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and is one of the top 100 hotels in the world among Travel + Leisure readers.

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Jonathan' Ogunquit Ballroom Ogunquit ME Credit Emilie Inc.

Jonathan's Ogunquit

92 Bourne Lane Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-4777

Wedding day dreams come true at Jonathan's Ogunquit

At Jonathan's Ogunquit, we can make all your wedding day dreams come true. We've got space for groups ranging from four to 400. All of our dining rooms house fine local art and antiques. The Aquarium Room is home to a 600 gallon aquarium. Your guests will be greeted by a beautiful fireplace and a friendly smile upon entry. Our 3,000 square-foot ballroom features ample space for any event, with elevator access, full bar, restrooms, stage, dance floor, and banquet kitchen. We offer several different menu packages. Entrees range from petite filet mignon with lobster tail to Black Angus prime rib. Appetizers include chilled Maine oysters and roast beef tenderloin with horse radish cream on crostini. We can provide beverage service for up to five hours.Photo Credit Emilie Inc.

Harbor Light Inn

58 Washington Street Marblehead, MA, 01945 Phone: 781-631-2186

Harbor district inn a welcoming, picturesque location for your celebration

A warm welcome to every guest is part of the immense charm of the Harbor Light Inn, the perfect place to host your celebration. Whether you are throwing a small wedding, or a rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, reunion or just celebrating that big-number birthday or anniversary, the historic inn located in Marblehead’s picturesque harbor district makes for a picture-perfect site. The concierge will help with outside vendors for catering, flowers, decor, photographers or other services. A private dining room can accommodate up to 25 people for a sit-down dinner or 50 for a cocktail reception. Overnight guests will find uniquely appointed rooms, some with fireplaces, private decks or jetted tubs and views of the inn’s pool and gardens.

Wild Trails Farm

174 Ruusunen Road Springfield, VT, 05156 Phone: 802-875-2275

Weddings are simply lovely at this scenic farm property in the Vermont countryside

Sweeping grounds with breathtaking views, spacious accommodations and superior service make Wild Trails Farm the ideal site for small wedding ceremonies and receptions. Couples can exchange their vows at a number of scenic sites, including by a rock wall that overlooks a pretty pond, in a backyard apple orchard with a charming view of distant mountains, in a picturesque meadow, or under a wooden pergola with a view of distant mountains and valleys—an especially spectacular sight in autumn. Reception sites include a rustic barn and a large stone patio with direct access to a common room in the inn, in case of rain. An event planner can recommend the perfect spot as well as catering, florist, photography and other services. The property’s modern inn features six bedrooms with valley, meadow and mountain vistas.

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An intimate wedding by the sea - Harbor Light Inn at Marblehead, MA

Dock Wedding Kiss - Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - Old Saybrook, CT

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 Phone: 860-395-2000 Toll-Free: 800-243-0212

Coastal resort has been making magical weddings for almost four decades

Weddings at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, where old world glamour meets modern luxury, are magical. The resort, on the picturesque shores of historic Old Saybrook, has been providing those magical weddings for almost four decades, offering gorgeous outdoor spaces, from docks and lighthouses to terraces with spectacular water and garden views. Inside, the Lighthouse Gallery is an elegant space, with expansive windows and an impressive fireplace, for receptions for up to 210 guests. Experienced wedding professionals and award-winning chefs will help you create your one-of-a-kind day, from a customized wedding menu to the decor for your ceremony and reception. Overnight guests are just steps away from the celebration in spacious guest rooms and suites. The resort also has an on-site spa for unparalleled pampering.
Named "One of the 15 most beautiful resorts in the US" by TripsToDiscover.com!

See Plymouth

4 North Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-0100 Toll-Free: 800-872-1620

Festive occasions are even more special in the varied venues of America’s Hometown

In Plymouth, you can party like a Pilgrim, exchange wedding vows on the beach, or just watch the ships come in and out of the harbor as you celebrate on waterfront patio with friends and family. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, class reunions, rehearsal dinners: If you’re planning a big event, Plymouth has the perfect venue, from the main hall of the Pilgrim Hall Museum to a cozy restaurant on bustling Court Street to patios and terraces that overlook the water. Experienced planners at hotels, inns and arts and history venues will work with you to customize everything from decor and dining to the details of your morning-after brunch. Big or small, informal or elegant, inside or outside: The options are endless in scenic Plymouth. Please call 1.800.USA.1620, or visit our website to learn more about these activities and others to prepare for your trip to Plymouth.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Make a big splash with your major event at this exceptional waterfront hotel

An aura of timeless elegance in charming indoor and outdoor venues, superb cuisine and attentive planning and day-of staff: All that and a gorgeous location on picturesque Pickering Wharf make the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites a must for your wedding celebration. Exchange your vows at the waterfront, under a grand arch overlooking the harbor, then host your perfect reception in the grand Maritime Ballroom with crystal chandeliers and a wooden dance floor. The award-winning culinary staff can provide palate-pleasing menus for your plated or buffet dinner. The hotel has a list of preferred vendors and offers discounts on blocks of rooms for your guests. Close to attractions from lighthouses to shops, restaurants and museums, the hotel is sure to please guests at your destination wedding.

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

When it comes to special celebrations, this inn’s venues, services are unmatched

Stylish venues, attentive planning services, sumptuous meals: The Inn at Hastings Park has it all when it comes to making special events unforgettable. Imagine your birthday dinner in the Culinary Garden, with everyone together at large wooden farm tables, sheltered by trees. Or your wedding ceremony on the classic Inn’s all-weather porch. Or your private mid-winter anniversary dinner in a shimmering INNgloo. Celebrations at the Relais & Chateaux Inn reflect its superior service and award-winning cuisine. The Inn staff can arrange for fun on- and off-site activities for overnight guests as well as transportation, creative decor and other services. The Inn’s special Celebration Package includes flowers, cake and a bottle of sparkling wine as well as themed celebration decor in your luxurious room or suite.

RiverWalk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

Mountain Elegance: Weddings at River Walk Resort

Nestled against the majestic backdrop of the White Mountains, RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain presents the epitome of scenic splendor for your dream wedding. In a unique collaboration with Seven Birches Winery, we offer an unparalleled mountain view, vineyard setting for your celebrations. Whether it's an intimate affair for a select few or a grand event for hundreds, our dedicated team of wedding professionals and culinary experts will tailor every detail to your vision. Complement your big day with the bespoke services of our Solstice North Day Spa, offering exclusive bridal spa and skincare packages. Between our opulent ballroom, picturesque vineyard, luxurious guest suites, and the ever-enchanting vistas, your wedding will be nothing short of an extraordinary event at the White Mountains' most distinguished luxury resort.

Southwick’s Zoo

2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA, 01756 Phone: 800-258-9182

From casual to elegant, choose the wildest location in New England for your wedding!

A wedding like no other, at a venue like no other. Imagine exchanging vows amidst the breathtaking views of the Blackstone Valley, surrounded by the natural splendor of the great outdoors. Southwick’s Zoo is the perfect venue for a wedding that will be remembered for a lifetime. We offer delicious menu options from our Banquet Chef and our professional staff are here to make your next event unforgettable!
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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Stylish weddings are the norm at this luxury hotel in the heart of Boston’s harbor district

Get married in sophisticated style at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, perched right on the city’s famous harbor. Ceremony and reception venues include a domed pavilion right on the water, with 360-degree views; an elegant ballroom with wrought-iron chandeliers, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping harbor views and a private terrace; and a room where dramatic windows look down upon the marina. The attentive events staff at this Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond urban resort will help you with all the details, and the renowned culinary team will ensure a meal to remember. Bridal parties love staying in the John Adams presidential suite with a terrace overlooking the harbor, ideal for up to 12 guests.

Castle in The Clouds

Route 171 - 455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH, 03254 Phone: 603-476-5900

Scenic estate offers variety of venues with breathtaking lake and mountain views

You want a celebration site that is welcoming, unique – and something your guests will remember for years. Welcome to Castle in the Clouds, a simply stunning site for celebratory gatherings from milestone birthdays and anniversaries to reunions, showers and weddings. Whether your event is cozy and casual or large and elegant, there is the perfect venue for you at the historic Lucknow Estate, with its Arts-and-Crafts-style mansion, built in 1914, spectacular gardens and scenic meadow, perfect for tented affairs. The Carriage House terrace is ideal for cocktail receptions, and the country-chic Winnipesaukee Room offers exposed beams, wrought-iron railings and, like the other venues, exceptional views of the lake and mountains. A vintage trolley can take celebrants from the gardens to the Carriage House.

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3313 Toll-Free: 800-782-5425

Make your wedding day magical, memorable at this charming, historic inn

Making your day more magical than you imagined: That’s the goal of the wedding consultants at the Publick House Historic Inn. Whether you want a traditional ceremony by a picturesque gazebo followed by a reception under a garden tent; or a small, private service and elegant dinner in a cozy library; or a cocktail gathering on the patio, the inn has an idyllic venue perfect for you. Experienced consultants will help with everything from menu and linen selections to wedding cake designs and lodging for your guests in the inn’s 100 comfortable rooms and suites. A vendor list will be provided for florist, entertainment, photographers – even horse-drawn carriages. Several convenient wedding packages have been designed to make planning even easier and your day truly magical.

Stonehurst Manor

3351 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-3113 Toll-Free: 800-525-9100

Splendid celebrations in a variety of scenic venues a specialty of glamorous hotel

A captivating atmosphere, refined and personal service, and delightful culinary options have made the Stonehurst Manor a popular location for a variety of celebrations, both big and small, over the years. This one-of-a-kind retreat amid the mountain pines offers stunning venues for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthday and anniversary parties and other very special social gatherings. Venues include gardens in bloom, a Library Lounge with a large wood-burning fireplace, landscaped lawns and billowing tents. Expert event coordinators and members of the culinary staff will make your planning stress-free, and accommodations for guests are superior, with features including mountain-view balconies, whirlpool tubs, four-poster beds and fireplaces. Breakfast and dinner in the superb Wild Rose Restaurant are included with overnight stays.

The House of the Seven Gables

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-774-0991

Gorgeous gardens, breathtaking water views: Make your wedding dreams come true at this historic venue

Gardens in gorgeous bloom, spectacular views of the waterfront, elegant rooms in historic homes: Those are some of the reasons that make weddings at the House of the Seven Gables so memorable. Whether you are planning a cocktail party for two dozen guests or a gala seaside tented affair for 200, this special property will transform your wedding ceremony and reception dreams into reality. A dedicated staff member and on-site event coordinator will guide you every step of the way, including providing recommendations of vendors for tents, linens, caterers and other services. Arrangements, pricing and venues are flexible and accommodating. And, couples who book their weddings receive a one-year membership to The Gables, so you’ll be able to come back often to visit the site of your big day.
Hours: Open daily 10am - 6pm from March thru August, and by online reservation in November and December. Advance tickets highly recommended.

The Wolfeboro Inn

90 North Main Street Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 Phone: 603-569-3016 Toll-Free: 800-451-2389

Celebrate your event, big or small, in lakeside style at this historic resort

Plan the wedding of your dreams, and then see it come true at the picture-perfect Wolfeboro Inn by Lake Winnipesaukee. The variety of scenic venues for ceremonies and receptions includes a Sperry tent set up on a lush lawn, the warm and inviting Winnipesaukee Ballroom, a charming gazebo and enchanting lower garden with lake and mountain views, and a room and adjoining deck with views of the lush gardens and lake. Have your rehearsal dinner on board the Winnipesaukee Belle paddlewheel boat, and your farewell breakfast in the historic tavern’s private dining room. An ideal destination wedding location, the inn features spacious suites and cozy rooms, a beach, lawn games, and nearby activities from hiking and biking to golfing, touring breweries and wineries and horseback riding.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

Every wedding is a romantic affair at this spacious inn on the Maine shore

Whether you’re planning a small, elegant wedding or an upscale rustic celebration of your big day, the Spruce Point Inn, between the woods and the sea in coastal Maine, has an enchanting setting perfect for the occasion. Get married on the Oceanfront Deck, with sweeping water views (and perfect for cocktail receptions) and dine on fresh, local, imaginative cuisine in the Pemaquid, a private post-and-beam ballroom, where you can also dance the night away. Planning a destination wedding? Accommodations for friends and family include townhouses, cottages, lodges and Main Inn rooms. Activities include saltwater pools, tennis courts, fishing, a game room, croquet, hiking – and s’mores by the firepit.

Mini Wedding Cake Photo Credit Brian Ambrose 500x250 - Griswold Inn - Essex, CT

The Griswold Inn

36 Main Street Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-1776

Celebrate your big event in colonial style at this traditional inn

Celebrate in style – both modern and colonial – when you have your wedding, rehearsal dinner, reunion, anniversary brunch or other event at the famous Griswold Inn. A selection of venues, big and small; customized menus; an experienced and attentive planning staff: It’s a combination that ensures your event will come off just as you imagined it, completely hassle-free. This magnificent inn, which began its tradition of hospitality in 1776, boasts impressive period artwork throughout, lovely outdoor venues including a patio and terrace) and, inside a cozy, colonial atmosphere (fireplaces, inviting dining rooms that exude character and charm) with all the modern amenities. Check the website for the latest health guidelines, openings and details about the inn’s impeccable cleaning protocols.

Wedding Reception Tables - Inn at Diamond Cove - Portland, ME

Diamond's Edge Restaurant & Marina

22 McKinley Court Portland, ME, 04109 Phone: 207-805-9836

Make some waves by celebrating your big event at an elegant island inn

There’s no celebration like an island celebration! Host your big event – a wedding, anniversary or birthday celebration or special reunion – at the Inn at Diamond Cove, and you’ll understand why islands provide the backdrop for the most memorable occasions. With luxurious accommodations, a restaurant overlooking the quiet cove, a heated outdoor pool, secluded beaches and other amazing amenities, the inn offers a great getaway location for overnight guests. (But it’s only a short, scenic boat ride from Portland’s Old Port district for day guests.) Venues include an expansive ocean-view lawn (perfect site for a classic Sperry tent), a rustic Art Gallery with vaulted ceilings and sliding barn doors and the restaurant patio, with glorious marina views. An on-site team goes above and beyond to help you plan your special day.

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

Ready to celebrate? Boutique hotel ready to make your big day a spectacular one

When you are ready to celebrate that milestone birthday or anniversary, wedding, engagement or other big event, the Hotel on North is ready to make it spectacular, with perfect venues, great food and attentive service. The hotel’s many charms include its nods to its history, with exposed brick, tin ceilings and decorative columns. You’ll find that in Shire Hall, where high ceilings and vintage chandeliers make for a dramatic setting for celebratory gatherings. Smaller rooms throughout the hotel are warm and inviting, many opening out to an attractive atrium. Culinary and planning staff can help with all your details, from menus and entertainment to flowers and photography. Affordable group room rates are available, and guests will absolutely love their one-of-a-kind rooms with amenities from claw-foot tubs to locally crafted furniture.

16 Bay View

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 844-213-7990

Sparkling jewel of a hotel the perfect place for your destination wedding

This lovely gem of a hotel in the heart of an inviting coastal town will shine as the site for your destination wedding. At 16 Bay View, the dedicated event specialists and executive chef will work closely with you to plan everything from your welcoming cocktail-and-hors d’oeuvres party in the elegant Vintage Room to your reception in the expansive Curtis-Bok banquet room to an after-party on the stunning rooftop terrace. Have your ceremony at the hotel, just steps from the scenic harbor, or in one of several charming off-site locations, including a romantic chapel on a bluff overlooking the bay or an amphitheater in a picturesque park. Hotel accommodations include gas fireplaces, free-standing soaking tubs and breathtaking views seen through ornamental iron balconies.

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Briar Barn Inn

101 Main Street Rowley, MA, 01969 Phone: 978-653-5323

Look no further if you are seeking the perfect inn for your big celebration

Planning your parents’ anniversary party, a class reunion or a destination wedding? You can check “find the perfect location” off your to-do list when you book your big event at the Briar Barn Inn, a luxury farmhouse inn nestled in the charming, historic town of Rowley. Parties of 12 to 100 guests will be swept away by this picture-perfect country location and by the inn’s exceptional service. Experienced event coordinators will help with everything from decor to suit your personal tastes to room blocks; the culinary team, led by an award-winning chef, will ensure that your meals are memorable. Venues include private meeting rooms, a rustic barn restaurant, bar and terrace, a spacious lawn and inviting barn reception areas.

Lake Morey Resort

82 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Vermont-style celebrations a specialty at this scenic, full-service lakeside resort

Couples have been holding their special wedding celebrations at the Lake Morey Resort for over 50 years, and once you visit the spectacular 100-acre resort grounds, you’ll see why. Exceptionally beautiful outdoor venues include gorgeous gardens, patios and terraces with lake views and billowing tents on landscaped lawns. Indoor venues include a high-ceilinged ballroom with picture windows looking out to the lake and rooms with lakefront access and large dance floors. You’ll have the services of a personal wedding coordinator and a wedding host and classically trained chefs who’ll prepare elegant plated dinners or sumptuous buffets. The bride and groom will receive a complimentary room on their wedding night, and special group room rates may apply, based on resort availability.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

If you’re in the mood to celebrate, Cape resort is ready to help with all the details and spectacular venues

Celebrate your big event in spectacular seaside fashion at the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. From gala weddings for ups to 450 guests to milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations for the immediate family and close friends, every event is special at this AAA Four Diamond resort on Cape Cod Bay. Venues include a poolside pavilion, a private beach, a glittering ballroom, an historic carriage house, a tent on a manicured lawn and a terrace with a panoramic bay view. Private rooms at the stately Nickerson Mansion are perfect for small celebrations, where guests can enjoy the ocean air from walkout terraces. An experienced event-planning staff and culinary team will ensure that your big day will be timeless, elegant – and utterly unforgettable.

Watch Hill Catering

155 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-622-5705

Experience the exquisite when you book Watch Hill Catering for your wedding

When you book Watch Hill Catering for your wedding, you’ll not only guarantee an exquisite experience for your guests, you’ll also be ensuring a totally stress-free day for yourself. With decades of wedding planning experience behind them, Watch Hill will not only work with you on innovative menus, from lobster bakes and multi-station buffets to elegant sit-down dinners, but will also help you find that perfect venue, from the Newport Art Museum and Paddy’s Beach Club in Rhode Island to the stately Branford House and the Mystic Museum of Art in Connecticut. They’ll recommend trusted vendors from cake bakers to photographers and will manage and coordinate all the details, including an on-site service manager.

Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT, 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265

Make your party or other social gathering spectacular at this mountain resort

Memorable. That’s how guests who attend weddings at the Sterling Ridge Resort describe their experience, from breathtaking ceremonies with mountain vistas to tented receptions to weekend accommodations at this splendid Jeffersonville, VT resort tucked into the mountains. You can have the wedding of your dreams, whether it’s an elopement or a gala gathering of up to 150 guests, since the staff specializes in helping couples customize their big day. Ceremony sites include green spaces by a pond or overlooking mountains under a handcrafted rustic arbor. Or, for more intimate events, there are gorgeous yards outside luxury-home accommodations. Up to 100 overnight guests can stay in a variety of cabins and homes, from cozy studios to a stunning A-frame. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor heated pool, game room and hiking trails.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Mountain views, atmosphere make everything magical for wedding couples at this resort

A mountain resort is a magical place for a wedding. At Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, couples can exchange their vows on the top of the mountain or at its base, by a charming brook or before a giant stone fireplace in a rustic-chic ski lodge. Receptions can be held in the lodge, in a traditional ballroom or in JJ’s Lodge, the largest wedding reception venue in the Berkshires with a large stone patio and fire pits. An experienced culinary team will work hand in hand with you to create a fun buffet or an elegant sit-down dinner. A coordinator will ensure everything goes off smoothly. Make it a destination wedding with lots of on-site lodging options and activities from skiing and skateboarding to mountain coasters, zip lines and ropes courses.

Boothbay Harbor Inn

31 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-6302

One of Maine’s only harborside venues, inn specializes in magical weddings by the water

Celebrate by the sea when you book your special event at the Boothbay Harbor Inn. Whether you’re marking a family birthday or anniversary or throwing a gala wedding, you’ll love the venues at this waterfront inn, right next to the picturesque wooden footbridge. Options include a harborside dining room, front lawn with a raised fire pit (great for cocktail hours), a pretty side lawn and harborside tent. It’s safe to say there’s a water view from every seat! Catered meals run from laid-back lobster bakes to formal sit-down dinners. An event planner and coordinator will assist with all the details so you can concentrate on enjoying the day with family and friends. Room packages can be provided, as well as suggestions for local vendors for photography and other services.

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Mountain Club on Loon

90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 800-229-7829

A beautiful mountainside location for your perfect destination wedding

For a true destination wedding, the destination must be something extraordinary, and that’s what your guests will discover at the Mountain Club on Loon. Exchange your vows surrounded by breathtaking mountains, with views of majestic peaks and valleys. Have your reception indoors in an elegantly appointed reception room or outside on the lawn terrace. Whether it’s an intimate gathering of 50 people or a grand celebration with 150, the resort offers meticulous planning, delicious cuisine and spa services including nails, makeup application and hair styling. Treat your wedding party to a spa package including a yoga or meditation class and refreshments. The resort offers luxurious accommodations, delectable dining and proximity to recreation from skiing and gondola tours to kayaking, golf and zip-line adventures.

Wedding Couple in the Back Yard - Adair Country Inn - Bethlehem, NH

Adair Country Inn and Restaurant

80 Guider Lane Bethlehem, NH, 03574 Phone: 603-444-2600 Toll-Free: 888-444-2600

Fairy-tale settings perfect backdrop for your romantic wedding-day story

Imagine walking into a fairy-tale garden through large decorative iron gates, the site for your wedding ceremony at the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant. After your ceremony, adjourn to an outdoor tented reception for a sumptuous banquet followed by dancing under twinkling lights. Romantic settings are a specialty at this idyllic colonial-style inn, where other enchanting venues include a gazebo by a lily pond, a patio with mountain views, a cozy restaurant and tearoom, a recreation den and deluxe fireplace rooms that can be transformed into personal ceremony and reception spaces. A wedding planner will help with everything from catering menus to tablescapes and photography. Spend your honeymoon in a suite with a feather bed, two-person jetted tub and private balcony overlooking the mountains.

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

77 Easton Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-4747 Toll-Free: 866-807-6011

Have your ‘simply stunning’ destination wedding at this inviting Nantucket resort

“It was simply stunning”: If that’s what you want people to say about your wedding, you need to have it at the Nantucket Hotel & Resort. Imagine your ceremony on one of several beautiful island beaches, arriving in a spectacular antique vehicle. Then celebrate with cocktails on the Breezeway, followed by dining and dancing in the spectacular Grand Ballroom (also a lovely ceremony site), with seating for up to 220 people, dramatic high ceilings and chandeliers, traditional wood flooring and a magnificent bar and stage. The resort will help with vendors for decor, entertainment, photography and other services, and an experienced culinary and events staff will handle every detail so you can enjoy your big day. The resort, with a variety of world-class amenities, offers reduced rates for guests.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 855-861-4370

Picture-perfect images will reflect your perfect wedding day at this elegant inn

Celebrations are a specialty at the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, located in the heart of picturesque Sandwich Village. Gorgeous gardens and a charming terrace are perfect venues for wedding ceremonies, and indoor rooms are equally enchanting, from a glassed-in conservatory to a room overlooking the garden and gazebo to a music room with a baby grand piano. Celebrate your milestone birthday or anniversary, wedding, rehearsal dinner, class reunion or other big event in style, with award-winning cuisine served as a sit-down meal or elegant buffet. Whether you choose a cocktail party on the terrace or carving stations in a cozy fireplaced room, your guests will marvel at this historic inn’s exquisite surroundings, exceptional service, on-site spa and nearby attractions.

Wedding Rings & Bouquet - Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery - North Woodstock, NH

Woodstock Inn Brewery

135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-3951 Toll-Free: 800-321-3985

Weddings garner rave reviews at this inn nestled in the heart of the White Mountains

The reviews are in: Weddings are wonderful at the Woodstock Inn Brewery, nestled in the heart of the White Mountains. The location makes for fabulous photos, by stone walls, on an inviting porch, near a scenic stream. Ceremonies and receptions for up to 165 guests can be held under a rustic arch in a gorgeous garden or inside in a cozy room. The food is fabulous: You’ll see right away why it was voted the White Mountains’ favorite restaurant for eight years. The staff is attentive and detail-oriented, and the accommodations for overnight guests are cozy, comfy and unique. Many Adirondack-style rooms have whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Come see why couples consistently rave about their wedding experiences at the inn.

Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

30 Migis Lodge Road South Casco, ME, 04077 Phone: 207-655-4524

Magical weddings are the norm at this gorgeous lakeside resort nestled in the pines

If you believe in magic, then you definitely want to book your wedding at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake. Surrounded by lofty pines, on the shore of a glistening lake with mountains in the background, the resort hosts magical weddings for up to 200 people in May, early June, some weekends in September and from mid-October to early November. You’ll have exclusive use of the stunning property, and experienced staff will work with you to plan your ceremony under the pines and reception in the gorgeous rustic lodge. Dine buffet or family style, or on elegant plated dinners, then dance into the night, ending around a bonfire by the lake. Special rates for lodge rooms and cottages are available for guests.

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Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant

39 West Road Manchester Village, VT, 05254 Phone: 802-362-2568 Toll-Free: 800-822-2331

Celebrations always receive special attention at this luxury inn and restaurant

A celebratory mood is not hard to come by at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, Vermont’s finest small luxury hotel. Warm hospitality and service that sees to all the details so you can relax with friends, co-workers or family members are the hallmarks of this luxury inn, with stunning outdoor and indoor venues for your big event. Spring and summer mean celebrating on the manicured lawns, in the gorgeous gardens or on the terrace overlooking the gardens and Mt. Equinox. In the cooler weather, the award-winning restaurant and the more intimate Panther Pub’s private event space (especially wonderful for holiday parties) are perfect for gatherings from wedding receptions to reunions, birthdays and company events. Award-winning catering can be customized to suit the vision you have for your special celebration.

Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9111 Toll-Free: 800-966-5779

Mountain weddings elevated by this resort’s attentive staff & the picturesque venues

It’s easy to see why inspirational mountain weddings are a specialty at the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Course. Glorious mountain views are everywhere, dazzling guests attending wedding ceremonies and receptions both big and small. Whether you seek an intimate ceremony in a charming inn room or a big blowout for up to 150 guests in the renovated Carriage House and tented patio, you’ll enjoy the attentive service of the resort’s experienced wedding and culinary planners. Exchange your vows on the inn’s large wrap-around veranda, then dance and dine under the stars in an elegant tent. A dedicated banquet captain will ensure that your day goes off worry-free. And overnight guests will fall in love with their spacious room or suite with mountain views.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

Seeking something out of the ordinary for your celebration? This lakeside resort is your answer.

Begin your wedding celebration at the Margate on Winnipesaukee with a ceremony outside, right by the lake – and end it with fireworks off the beach. The stunning venues at this lakeside resort have made it one of the region’s most popular sites for large and small weddings. Exchange your vows in the lovely Lakeside Pavilion, then have your reception under a tent on the West Lawn, with breathtaking lake and mountain views. Or, move inside to the Mariah Room, with floor-to-ceiling lake-view windows and a fieldstone fireplace, or to the Main Ballroom, with a large dance floor for up to 300 people. Add fireworks or a beach campfire to your big day to make it truly memorable.

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The Grafton Inn

92 Main Street Grafton, VT, 05146 Phone: 802-234-8718

Personalized service, beautiful venues, award-winning cuisine will make your day memorable

It’s time to celebrate! Host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, surprise birthday or milestone anniversary party at the Grafton Inn, nestled within a pretty-as-a-postcard Vermont country village. Choose from picturesque outdoor venues like the Swimming Pond and Community Garden or, for inside receptions and gatherings, the rustic Phelps Barn with a dance floor and two bars or the more intimate Homestead Room, with a stone fireplace making it ideal for winter weddings. Or, choose a tented reception or smaller event in a cozy guest house. See why the unforgettable venues, along with stellar planning and day-of service, and fresh, farm-to-table, award-winning cuisine have led to the inn being consistently voted one of the best wedding venues in southern Vermont.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT, 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 888-471-4021

Celebrate life’s joyous occasions at this beautiful full-service, four-season resort

For those once-in-a-lifetime moments when you want to celebrate with friends and family, you need a location with breathtaking venues, superior service and the finest food. You need the Woodstock Inn & Resort, where attentive event planners and coordinators will help you put together the perfect wedding, rehearsal dinner, milestone birthday or anniversary or any other special occasion. Venues range from gardens and a garden terrace to a rustic barn and elegant ballroom. Have your event under a tent or in a parlor with a garden view. A culinary team will help you customize classic meals, and your guests will fall in love with the inn’s luxurious accommodations and full slate of activities, from the on-site spa to tennis, golf, hiking, biking and swimming.

Summer Wedding Knoll - Mountain Top Inn & Resort - Chittenden, VT - Photo Credit Joanne Pearson & Fair Haven Photographs

Mountain Top Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT, 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311

Each season is special when it comes to gorgeous weddings at this mountain resort

Each season offers a special ambiance at the Mountain Top Resort, where weddings are spectacular every month of the year. Experienced wedding coordinators will brainstorm with you on every detail, including which beautiful venue you’ll choose for your ceremony and reception. Will it be The Knoll, atop a sweeping meadow with panoramic lake and mountain views, or The Terrace, with custom-made wood benches set on a canvas of slate, or an intimate guest house great room or garden. Will your reception be in the Lakefront Beach Pavilion with rustic Adirondack decor and fire pit or the rustic-luxe three-story Barn. With a creative culinary team, in-house floral and decor designer and spa with salon services, the resort is the ideal site for your dream destination wedding.

Attean Lake Lodge

On Birch Island in Attean Lake Jackman, ME, 04945 Phone: 207-668-3792

Celebrate your big occasion island-style in the middle of a pristine Maine lake

Are you about to mark a big occasion – a wedding, a birthday bash, an anniversary party, a major reunion? Then celebrate island-style at the picturesque Attean Lake Lodge. A 10-minute boat ride will bring your guests to the scenic 24-acre island set on one of Maine’s most pristine lakes. Outdoor ceremony, gathering and dining spots include gardens, woodlands and beachfronts; inside, there’s the rustic lodge with its gorgeous lake-view porch. The all-inclusive resort (all meals are provided) has 14 very inviting one- to three-bedroom cabins, all lit with gas and kerosene lighting. (The lodge itself has solar power and 24/7 wifi.) Activities include hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and relaxing in front of your cabin’s fireplace or by an evening fire, with marshmallows in hand.

1620 Winery

55 Cordage Park Circle Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-3532

The 1620 Winery is a multiple award-winning wedding venue where rustic marries elegance. On the site of an 1800’s era maritime rope braiding facility on the water in Plymouth’s historic Cordage Park, the fully-restored venue features soaring 30-foot beamed ceilings, exposed brick walls, wide plank flooring and three roaring fireplaces. The breathtaking grand ballroom (with its massive chandelier handcrafted from sauvignon grape vines) can accommodate up to 200 guests. The newly-restored “Barrel Room” is ideal for smaller weddings and on-site ceremonies. The Winery has full on-premises catering, two bars and a full-time wedding planning staff.

Scott Farm

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868

Weddings and life's celevbrations are both special at picture-perfect farm

Celebrations are special at the Scott Farm, owned by The Landmark Trust USA and featuring locations that look like they are out of a movie. In fact, the farm was one of the settings for The Cider House Rules. Today, it’s the venue for picture-perfect weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday and anniversary gatherings and other social events. And, the farm and various historic properties owned by the Trust can host 22 overnight guests. The Apple Barn, with windows overlooking the farm and mountains, hosts 120 guests. For smaller celebrations (20 people or fewer), the charming Dutton Farmhouse is ideal, with al fresco dinners under a tent attached to the farmhouse. There are also various scenic outdoor sites for memorable dining – and photos! Come by the farm to choose your perfect location.

The Wentworth

1 Carter Notch Road Jackson Village, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9700 Toll-Free: 800-637-0013

Your special day is our only concern!

Say “I do” at The Wentworth knowing that the day is all about you and your partner. We host only one wedding per day on our property, so the entire venue is yours to do with as you wish. Our highly experienced wedding-planning team has the inside connections with wedding vendors in the White Mountains region. They can make recommendations, put you in touch with the right people, and are there every step of the way to make sure every detail is tended to. Our custom planning services are limited only by your imagination, so dream big! Call our Wedding Specialist at 800-637-0013 or follow the link above to our website for details and packages.

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Lakes Region Tourism Association

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537

From rustic settings to extravagant venues in mountain resorts, you’ll find ideal site for your wedding

Have your wedding in the gorgeous Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and take your pick from an endless variety of picturesque, romantic settings. Exchange your vows atop a mountain, with breathtaking vistas; in a garden in full bloom; on a veranda with lake views; before a fieldstone fireplace; or on a sandy beach. Celebrate with a reception or cocktail party in a gracious historic barn; under a beachside tent; in a castle’s carriage house; aboard a boat on a sunset cruise of Lake Winnipesaukee; or on a mountainside patio. Activities for guests include everything from karaoke and kayaking to pool parties, campfires and fireworks on the beach. From small, rustic settings to extravagant resorts, you are sure to discover the perfect location for your big day.

Steele Hill Resorts

516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH, 03269 Phone: 603-524-0500 Toll-Free: 855-475-4372

Celebrate your big event at a resort with breathtaking scenery, experienced staff, luxury accommodations

Scenery that will take your breath away, food that will satisfy every palate, activities and accommodations that will wow your guests: Now that’s a celebration, and it’s what you can expect if you book your event at the Steele Hill Resorts in the heart of the Lakes Region. For weddings with 200 guests to smaller reunions and milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations, the resort offers indoor and outdoor venues with spectacular lake and mountain views, superior catering and luxurious accommodations. Onsite amenities include indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis courts, a nine-hole executive golf course, hiking and snowshoeing trails, and a great restaurant and lounge. With over 40 years of hospitality experience, the staff will ensure your big day is one you and your guests will remember forever.

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Hotel Viking

One Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-3300 Toll-Free: 800-556-7126

Boutique Bellevue Avenue hotel has a history of hosting glamorous, memorable weddings

At the Hotel Viking, on Newport, RI’s historic, glamorous Bellevue Avenue, they have been hosting enchanting weddings, and ultimate wedding weekends, for over 95 years. From rehearsal dinners to post-party brunches, the hotel’s experienced team of wedding and event professionals will ensure your all-important occasion is seamless and special in every way. Exchange your vows in the charming Kay Chapel, which dates back to 1858, then hold your reception in a high-ceiling ballroom or, for more intimate parties, in a room looking out over the courtyard, filled with natural light. The hotel’s Spa Fjor offers wedding services (and day-after couples massages), and the hotel serves a bridal afternoon tea that is perfect for bridal showers or a wedding weekend activity. Room blocks for guests are available.

Westbrook Inn B&B

976 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT, 06498 Phone: 860-399-4777

Weddings big and small are made memorable at this charming shoreline inn

From intimate elopements to gala gatherings of 150 family members and friends, the Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast will make your big day as unique as the two of you. Wedding couples have private use of the property overlooking the river. Ceremony sites include the beach, the riverfront lawn and dock, an arbor overlooking the river, the vintage inn and a gazebo draped with flowers. Choose from a wedding package or customize your event. Larger gatherings, up to 150 people, are held in the Carriage House at Oxford, a refined rustic venue with polished pine interiors, open-rafter ceilings and huge windows. The inn staff will help with vendors offering catering, photography and other services, and will provide day-of coordination so you can relax and enjoy your special time.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

One Railroad Avenue Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-0103 Toll-Free: 800-377-3987

There’s something special about the celebration venues at this steam train-riverboat attraction

Imagine how much more amazing your celebration will be in an atmosphere with breathtaking views and a sense of history? At the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, they offer several one-of-a-kind venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday and anniversary gatherings, family reunions and other festive occasions. The historic Essex Station has two charming rooms, the train offers vintage cars with fine dining and a scenic trip through the Connecticut River Valley. And the train leads to Deep River Landing, where the Becky Thatcher, a Mississippi-style riverboat with seating for 150, awaits. Or, charter the Adventure, a beautifully restored classic riverboat, for up to 40 guests. There’s a chef-created catering menu, full bar and custom cruise packages. Event coordinators will help you with all the details, whichever venue you choose. Please check our website for current train & riverboat schedules.

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Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa

149 Main Street Historic Sandwich Village, MA, 02563 Phone: Toll-Free: 855-520-0550

Creating romantic, picture-perfect weddings is a snap at this lovely Cape inn

Dan'l Webster Inn Named Winner of The Knot "Best of Weddings 2021"!
Renowned for elegant and memorable Cape Cod weddings, The Dan’l Webster Inn and Spa offers award-winning cuisine (placing in the top 1% of restaurants in the country) and wine list (recipient of Wine Spectator’s prestigious Award of Excellence), experienced wedding professionals and attentive staff, colorful and exquisitely manicured gardens with gazebo, dazzling reception facilities accommodating up to 150 guests, beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, full-service spa all in a convenient location (just 45 miles from Boston), in the heart of Sandwich Village. Dan’l Webster’s wedding consultants will tend to every detail of your special day so you are able to relax and enjoy. The full-service Beach Plum Spa will cater to you and your wedding party with make-up, manicures, massages and more in the Spa or in your room! Elegant suites with romantic fireplaces and oversized whirlpool tubs are a wonderful retreat for your wedding night or an easy respite for your guests. Dan’l Webster will ensure that you and your day shine!

Village By The Sea

1373 Post Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-1100 Toll-Free: 800-444-8862

Coastal resort’s wedding coordinators will ensure your big day is a major success

You want your wedding to be both by the seaside and stress-free? That is exactly what the wedding coordinators at the Village by the Sea have in mind for you. At this year-round condominium hotel resort, near Wells Beach and bordering a beautiful nature preserve, you can exchange your vows under a lovely wedding pergola, take your photos in gorgeous gardens, have a cocktail hour on a spacious patio and a grand celebration in an elegant ballroom. Up to 200 guests can enjoy fantastic plated entrees as well as a custom wedding cake, all designed to your individual taste and specifications. Coordinators will be on hand the day of your wedding to make sure all goes according to plan. All wedding packages we offer are all-inclusive.

Inn at Ellis River

17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9339 Toll-Free: 800-233-8309

Inn by a river in picturesque town loves to host intimate wedding ceremonies, elopements

Couples looking for an idyllic location for their intimate wedding or elopement ceremony will fall in love with the Inn at Ellis River. Set in the picturesque village of Jackson, NH, the inn hosts weddings for up to 12 people beside the sparkling Ellis River, in a charming gazebo, in a garden or in front of a blazing fire or baby grand piano. Or, have your ceremony by a waterfall or the covered “Honeymoon Bridge” in Jackson and come back to the inn for a champagne toast and wedding cake. The inn staff can suggest photographers, justices of the peace and other service providers. Wedding and elopement packages include a bouquet and boutonniere, cake, champagne and two nights in a room with a fireplace, patio and jetted tub for two.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort

At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard -- 31 Dunes Road Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-310-1733 Toll-Free: 866-335-1133

South Beach resort has everything a couple could want for a memorable island wedding

Stunning venues, two antique vehicles to get you to and fro and one breathtaking beach: The Winnetu Oceanside Resort has everything you want for a memorable wedding on gorgeous Martha’s Vineyard. Exchange your vows on lovely South Beach, or on the resort’s sweeping West Lawn. Or, ride to your ceremony site in Edgartown on the resort’s 1931 antique bus or 1956 fire engine. (The unique vehicles also make for fun photo shoots.) Have your cocktail-and-canapes reception on the ocean-view deck or lawn followed by a reception in the grand, ocean-facing Dunes Restaurant. A culinary team will help you create the perfect customized reception menu, and event planners will ensure you can enjoy your big day while they take care of absolutely everything.

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Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor

180 Water Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-4900 Toll-Free: 866-719-8185

A breathtaking backdrop makes this hotel by the bay a classic seaside wedding site

With its scenic location just across from the bay and picturesque harbor, Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor is a popular destination for celebrations of all types. Whether you’re celebrating a big birthday, hosting a class reunion or planning a wedding ceremony and reception, this hotel has the perfect venue to make your event memorable. An outdoor space looks out over the Atlantic, the Regency Ballroom accommodates up to 250 people, and the Atlantic Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows, is perfect for smaller gatherings. The hotel’s experienced staff will work with you on everything from decor to accommodations for overnight guests. Catering options range from breakfast and brunch buffets to lobster bake and Tex-Mex buffets and elegant plated dinners of filet mignon, grilled swordfish, roast native turkey and other delicious offerings.

Cliff House

591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME, 03902 Phone: 207-361-1000 Toll-Free: 855-210-6901

Breathtaking venues, creative cuisine, expert service make luxury resort ideal destination wedding site

With dreamlike venues for your ceremony and reception, culinary fare as breathtaking as the ocean views and expert wedding specialists to ensure your big day goes off flawlessly, the Cliff House is the perfect choice for your wedding by the sea. Exchange your vows on the North Point Lawn, with panoramic ocean views and sounds of the waves crashing below. Continue with a cocktail hour on the Firepit Terrace patio or Cliffscape Terrace, followed by an elegant reception in the Atlantic Ballroom, with panoramic windows revealing the seemingly boundless ocean below. An expert catering team will make your menu memorable, from signature lobster rolls to truffle essence risotto with foraged local mushrooms. Make it a destination wedding at this luxury resort, and your guests will remember the weekend forever.

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